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Columbia Seminary prepares students for ministry both academically and practically. Students are challenged to think deeply and critically while at the same time actively participating in community and ministry.

Academics

Columbia Seminary prepares students for ministry both academically and practically. Students are challenged to think deeply and critically while at the same time actively participating in community and ministry.

Admissions

Columbia Seminary prepares students for ministry both academically and practically. Students are challenged to think deeply and critically while at the same time actively participating in community and ministry.

Student Life

Columbia Seminary prepares students for ministry both academically and practically. Students are challenged to think deeply and critically while at the same time actively participating in community and ministry.

Network

Columbia Seminary prepares students for ministry both academically and practically. Students are challenged to think deeply and critically while at the same time actively participating in community and ministry.

Lifelong Learning

Columbia Seminary prepares students for ministry both academically and practically. Students are challenged to think deeply and critically while at the same time actively participating in community and ministry.

Van Dyk, Leanne

Dr. Leanne Van Dyk

President; Professor of Theology

Dr. Van Dyk currently serves as Vice Chair and Treasurer of the Board of Commissioners of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). As a theological educator, Van Dyk is a strong proponent of theology addressing the present needs of the Church, particularly in the areas of worship and racial-ethnic diversity.

Education:

PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary

MDiv, Calvin Theological Seminary

MA, Western Michigan University

BA, Calvin College

Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)

Publications

"A More Profound Alleluia: Theology and Worship in Harmony", 2005, Book

"Believing in Jesus Christ", 2002, Book

"The Desire of Divine Love: The Atonement Theology of John McLeod Campbell", 1995, Book